Darton College Career Center What is an interview?

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1 Darton College Career Center What is an interview? An interview is a strategic conversation. Interviews are opportunities: For employers to meet you, assess your personality, and see how you would fit into the organization. For you to sell yourself to the employers For you to learn about the position and to determine if you want to work for that company. Before the interview: Be knowledgeable of your skills, interests, and values and how they fit the position you are seeking. Research the company Arrive 15 minutes early After the interview: Debrief: Make notes as soon as possible so that you can reflect on your responses. Ask for the interviewer s business card Send a typed thank you letter immediately. 1. Practice, practice, practice Be prepared 2. Be concise-limit your responses 3. Concrete information- Provide details of your experiences 4. Make a good impression 5% of your messages are nonverbal 5. Discuss short stories Be prepared to offer examples 10 Keys to Successful Interviewing What are Employers Looking For? 6. Put yourself on their team. 7. Maintain a conversational flow. 8. Ask questions at the end of the interview. 9. Recognize your stress and nervousness. 10. Find opportunities to mention strengths. Written and verbal communication skills Interpersonal skills Work and internship experience Motivation and initiative Team player Computer skills Flexibility

2 Nonverbal Communication Be pleasant to absolutely everyone Project enthusiasm and confidence Make eye contact Greet the interviewer Provide a firm handshake Sit upright and avoid fidgeting Remember to smile What to bring Extra Resume Portfolio with notepad and pen List of questions about the position Tissue or handkerchief Researching the Organization It is a good idea to demonstrate knowledge of a company during an interview by asking questions and speaking intelligently about the profession. What is the size and structure of the organization? What type of training does the organization offer? What are the geographical locations of its plants, stores, or outlets? What are the career paths within the organization? What are the products and services? How well is the organization doing? Who are the clients? What is the organization known for? Resources: To obtain information about the employer, contact the company directly ask for their website, brochures, etc. A reference librarian can help with a literature search. Research of the Work Wide Web: Researching the Position Request a form description of the position from Human Resources. View information on various job titles using the Occupational Outlook Handbook (www.stats.bls.gov/ocohome.htm). Analyze the job description and find out how you would fit into the position. Evaluate your interest in the career field and be able to verbalize it. If the description is limited, research similar jobs at various companies.

3 What to Wear? Make the right first impression. Generally, when in doubt, go with formal rather than informational attire. Your appearance should communicate that you are ready for a professional position no matter what the profession is. Do Go with a conservative business style Wear a suit darker colors are preferred Wear polished conservative shoes Wear a clean and neat hairstyle Men-fresh haircut Women-hair off of our face Men-dark socks, not white Women-flesh toned hosiery Shower, shampoo, and shave Iron your clothes Do Not Wear excessive jewelry tongue rings, etc. Wear perfume, cologne, or scents Wear excessive or flamboyant make-up Wear loud ties Wear flamboyant nail polish Panel Interviews More than likely, several of your interviews will be conducted in front of more than one interviewer. A panel can be as small as 2 people or as large as 15 people. Remember, there will always be a range of personality types on the panel. Each person on the panel will ask at least one question. Look at everyone as you answer each question; all of their opinions count Questions Asked by Employers 1. Tell me about yourself. 2. Describe your ideal job? 3. Why did you leave your previous job? 4. What type of salary are you looking for? 5. Where do you see yourself in 5 years?10 years? 6. Name 3 adjectives that best describe you and why? 7. Discuss a program that you organized or developed. 8. What is your greatest strength and weakness why? 9. Give an example of a time you worked under pressure? 10. What type of presentations or workshops have you done? 11. What skills do you feel are necessary to work in this field? 12. Describe a multi-cultural environment you have worked in? 13. What type of computer programs do you use on a regular basis? 14. Do you prefer to work more in an individual or team environment? 15. Discuss a difficult situation with a supervisor, and how you handled it?

4 Questions to Ask Employers 1. How did this position become available? 2. What are you looking for in a candidate? 3. What are your expectations for this position? 4. Is training involved for this position? 5. Are there growth opportunities available? 6. What motivates you to come back to work daily? Step 1 Think about each question Step 2 Write out an answer to each question the way you would answer it during an interview Step 3 Practice each answer verbally to someone or in the mirror to organize and monitor for length Tell Me about Yourself -Oh No!! What do I Say? Ideally the answer to this question should be approximately a 2 to 5 minute overview of your background tailored to match the company and position. Your goal is to practice this answer verbally until it becomes second nature. Step 1-Begin with an upbeat statement I would like to focus on my previous and currently positions and how successful and rewarding they have been. My career began when Step 2-Include some accomplishments Try to use one or two power stories that focus on your results. My current position has given me the opportunity to Step 3- Why are you seeking this position? Currently I am looking for a position doing because. Step 4- Use a closure statement to create a smooth ending Is there anything else you would like me to cover? The Interview Do Put yourself on their team Compliment their accomplishments Research their company Shake hands with each member interviewing you Talk about previous experience that relates to the position Discuss your skills and qualifications Don t Bring food or gifts for the interviewer Wear heavy make-up or cologne Chew gum Play with pen, pencils or objects Talk excessively Talk bad about acquaintances Slouch Stay Positive There are many opportunities waiting just for you. You don t need to beg or take the first offer if it is not what you want!

5 Mock Interview Directions: Please break into groups of at least 3 people. I am going to give you the opportunity to practice interviewing and receive feedback from your peers. Something that we have to learn about in the interviewing process is our strengths and weaknesses. Please be ready to take constructive criticism and use this exercise to your benefit. 1.) Break into groups 2.) Two of you will be the employer and the other the job candidate 3.) Discuss the job opportunity that you would like to do the mock interview on prior to beginning 4.) Choose something specific and that everyone can imagine what it is Write down notes and comments to help the people in the group improve on their interviewing skills.

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